Writing

Writing ToolsIn the strictest sense of the phrase, the writing tools that we all have right at hand include the painfully obvious keyboard and a dictionary. Next on the list is probably Strunk and White's The Elem....

Grammar ReferenceThe first half of the equation to improving your writing skills is to have a few style, usage, and grammar reference books on your shelf. The second half, of course, is referring to them whenever even....

Writing HelpIn some languages--like German and Chinese and Russian--writing help is fairly straightforward. Such languages offer plenty of rules, consistent syntax, overall logic, and relatively few exceptions. T....

Writing GuidesOnline writing guides are an excellent solution for those who want to improve their writing skills but haven't the time to attend classes, whether in a classroom, at a seminar, or on the Internet. Th....

The Importance Of Good Business WritingThere's no denying the importance of good business writing. It doesn't matter whether you're talking about a letter to a vendor, a merger proposal, a funding request, or a requisition memo. A single w....

Grammar HelpThe good news is that grammar help is easy to find and the rules are few. The bad news is that most of what are touted as rules are not and that the rules that are rules are complex. The truth is that....

Developing Professional Writing SkillsAs clearly as we're in the midst of an information age, developing professional writing skills is worth every bit of time and effort you put into it. It doesn't matter what field you're in and what po....

Business Writing SkillsBusiness writing skills are little different than any other writing, whether it's journalism or fiction or a dissertation. The first trick is having something to say and knowing who your audience is. ....

English GrammarIt's fair enough to say that bad English grammar gets noticed. It's been known, after all, to lose people their jobs, inspire letters to the editor, and generally embarrass the writer. Sneaking quietl....

Effective WritingWhat is effective writing? In economic terms, it's delivering a good deal of sense in as few words as possible. In visual terms, it's being exquisitely clear in conveying an idea. In sum, effective wr....